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cardsharp

noun

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as in schemer

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Recent Examples of cardsharp The yarn Guimarães tells about encountering one of his idols, a storied cardsharp who could effortlessly pull off any sleight of hand necessary to tilt a high-stakes game in his favor, gets lost in the shuffle of the show’s activities. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2020

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Editor’s pick More picks How a bootlegging schemer launched the tiki movement from his tiny Hollywood bar.

— Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Matt Damon plays Odysseus as a gruff, practical tactician, rather than an energetically inventive and morally dubious schemer.

— Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Definition of schemer

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Then in the 1980s, vinyl plotters came on the market, and people started using those machines to cut out letters for signs.

— Clio Chang, Curbed, 22 June 2026
The plotters behind the coup had rolled tanks down the main streets, parking them at strategic locations all over the city.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 June 2026

Definition of plotter

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Anyone from a Hollywood Goth to a streetwear enthusiast to your average Hollywood slickster looking for something streamlined and stylish will find something here.

— Max Berlinger, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2022
The jive talker, the role of slang-slinging slickster, has been picked up by Slick, Junkyard Dog and the Godfather.

— Jeremy Harriot, The Root, 1 Sep. 2017

Definition of slickster

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The egg whites make for a savory, satisfying start, and the roasted red pepper sneaks in some vegetables.

— Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 23 Oct. 2026
Ultron and Vision sneak into Interpol’s servers for more information about Butcherbird’s victims, in a light, jokey sequence that spoofs security programs, AI bots, CAPTCHAs, and social media.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of sneak

Noun

The four-sneaker One Block Down x Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble Lux collection sees the beloved retro running sneaker get outfitted in full premium leather uppers in colorways inspired by the retailer’s Italian roots.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2026
The navy wash, clean and tight, lets red sneakers, heels, or ballet flats step in as the main character with ease.

— Alex Sales, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of sneaker

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